Cootamundra

Cootamundra is a town in New South Wales, Australia. In 2006 there were 5,566 people living in Cootamundra. It is on the Olympic Highway where it crosses the Muttama Creek, between Junee and Cowra. Cootamundra's railway station is on the main Melbourne-to-Sydney railway line.

Cootamundra New South Wales
The CBC bank building and post office on Wallendoon St
Coordinates	34°38′30″S 148°01′30″E
Population	5,579 (2011 census)
Established	1861
Postcode(s)	2590
Elevation	318 m (1,043 ft)
Location	390 km (242 mi) from Sydney 161 km (100 mi) from Canberra
LGA(s)	Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
County	Harden
State electorate(s)	Cootamundra
Federal division(s)	Hume
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.3 °C 72 °F 8.4 °C 47 °F 626.1 mm 24.6 in

Birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman

Sir Donald Bradman AC, Australian cricketer said to be the greatest batsman of all time was born in Cootamundra. The town is very proud of Bradman, and uses this in signs and tourist information. The home where The Don was born is a fully restored visitor site open to the public seven days per week.

Cootamundra is the home of the Cootamundra Wattle (Acacia Baileyana). Every year there is a large 'Wattle Time' Festival (which happens when the wattle starts to bloom) with an art show and festivities.

Cootamundra Media

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  Parker St, the main street of Cootamundra

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  Birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman

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  Bradman statue in Jubilee Park

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  Aerial view of Cootamundra

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  Cricket Captains' Walk

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  Head and torso statue of a fairytale giant built of fibreglass and exhibited near the Heritage Centre, Cootamundra, New South Wales

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  Cootamundra railway station

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  Cootamundra looking NE; railway station at centre

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  Cootamundra looking SW, railway station at top

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  Plaques at Cootamundra Aerodrome